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Ramadan: Hisbah Police Arrest 20 In Kano For Eating Publicly During Fasting Hours

Global UpfrontMar 4, 2025March 4, 20250

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested no fewer than 20 Muslims for eating and drinking in public during the ongoing Ramadan fast. Nigerian Muslims

Don’t Shut Schools For Ramadan, Please

Global UpfrontMar 3, 2025March 3, 20250

By Suleiman A. Suleiman Northern Nigeria is in a crisis of three dimensions: political, economic, and cultural. The now open feud between Nasir El-Rufai and

Ramadan: Police Arrest 50-year-old Husband For Flogging 24-year-old Wife To Death Over Fast Breaking Food In Bauchi

Global UpfrontMar 2, 2025March 2, 20250

By Yemi Shola, Bauchi Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old husband and businessman, Alhaji Nuru Isah, who allegedly caned his 24-year-old second wife

Ramadan: Katsina State Hisbah Board Closes All Private, Public Schools

Global UpfrontMar 1, 2025March 1, 20250

The Katsina State Government has closed all public and private schools in the State during the month of Ramadan.This, the government said, is to enable

Eid Mubarak

Global UpfrontApr 10, 2024April 10, 20240

By Daily Trust Editorial Board Today is Eid ul-Fitr, otherwise called Small Sallah in Nigeria. The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme

Insecurity: Shun Crowded Gathering Over IEDs, Other Potential Threats, DSS Warns Nigerians

Global UpfrontMar 8, 2024March 8, 20240

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday cautioned Nigerians across the country to avoid crowded places or suspicious locations to avoid “potential threats” that

Overlap Of Ramadan, Passover And Holy Week: Lessons for Generations

Global UpfrontApr 10, 2023April 10, 20230

By Ebuka Ukoh Christians, Jews, and Muslims worldwide just celebrated an unusually holy week. Major holidays for the faithful fell on the same weekend, a

Peter Obi Greets Christians At Easter, Muslims At Ramadan, Says ‘Never Despair But Remain Hopeful, Peaceful’

Global UpfrontApr 8, 2023April 8, 20230

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Saturday urged Nigerians never to despair in the face of tribulations and provocations because

Ramadan: A Dietitian Offers Tips For Healthy Fasting

Global UpfrontApr 26, 2022April 26, 20220

Ramadan is the month in the Islamic calendar when the Qur’an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). During the month, Muslims abstain from all

Why Ramadan Is Called Ramadan: 6 Questions Answered

Global UpfrontApr 2, 2022April 2, 20220

Editor’s note: Mohammad Hassan Khalil, professor of religious studies and director of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University, answers six questions about the